Apartments for Rent in Akron, OH

Prices and availability in Akron, OH were last updated on 19 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Akron, OH are: Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes, Highland Tower, Pointe West Apartments LLC, Cedarwood Village Apartments and Northampton Apartments by Redwood.

The average rent in Akron, OH is $1,085.

The price range for a studio apartment in Akron, OH is between $929 and $4,000.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $459 and $2,100.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $575 and $2,721.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $620 and $3,590.

In Akron 49% of the housing is rented out compared to 51% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Akron's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 43% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 43% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Akron is 47 years old, with 15% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 72% are garden-style apartment communities, 23% are mid-sized buildings, and 16% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Akron are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.